Author Archives: Victor D. Infante

On Falling: Action Heroes, Metaphor and Gravity (Part One)

By Sam Cha

I. Acrophilia

Have you noticed that all the heroes have been falling, lately?

I mean that literally.

In nearly every major Hollywood action movie from the past ten years (plus/minus five years, roughly), … Continue reading

Union Dues: Freedom with a small f (Part One)

By Jeffrey R. DeRego

Part One

I’m in the “naughty” schoolgirl costume. I have to safety pin the plaid skirt in the back and tie the see-through white blouse instead of buttoning it. The getup used to fit perfectly but … Continue reading

Prayers and Stories: Pulling New Heroes From the Oldest Well

By Victor D. Infante

My king, something has been created that no one has created before.” — Enheduanna, from The Sumerian Temple Hymns

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